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Hi,
As a basic rule, you are subject to the legislation of the country where you actually work as an employed or a self-employed person. It doesn't matter where you live, or if you are EU or NON-EU citizen. Howerer as an NON-EU citizen it requires proper work-permit.
If you work in a different EU country from the one where you live and you return to your country of residence daily, or at least once a week, you are a cross-border worker (so-called "frontier worker"). The country where you work is responsible for your social security benefits.
As a cross-border commuter - whether you are employed or self-employed:
You pay social security contributions to and are covered by the EU country where you work (Denmark).
If you lose your job, you should apply for benefits in the country where you live (Sweden).
You can also find this information here:
http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/unemployment-and-benefits/country-coverage/index_en.htm

Hope this answer your question. Otherwise write a comment.

Best regards,
Anders
www.a-kasser.dk

Comments

Hi,
we think this F.A.Q from The European Commission also will help clarify things for you:
http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=857&langId=en&intPageId=978
This is targeted cross-border workers.

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Hi Anders,

Thank you very much for the answer. It seems that paying A-kasse Denmark is right as I work in Denmark as per the link for EU social security system provided above. In case I am fired I shall ask social security in Sweden (where I live).

Once again thanks for quick and precise answer.
Best regards

Rajiv